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Crucial X10 Portable SSD vs Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against External SSDs at a similar price

The Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the Crucial X10 Portable SSD at 5.9/10.

The Crucial X10 Portable SSD leads on speed.

The Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB leads on build and ruggedness, compatibility and security.

They score the same on warranty.

The biggest difference is security, where the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB scores 7/10 to the Crucial X10 Portable SSD's 3/10.

Crucial X10 Portable SSD

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The Crucial X10 Portable SSD 2TB is for people who want fast external storage and own a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host. It suits those who value read speed, a compact body and a rugged rating over built-in drive security. Buyers who need hardware encryption or full speed on Mac and consoles should look closely at the limits first.

Typically about £249.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Portable SSD T7 Shield (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1TB)

Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB

7.0/10verdict: buy

The Samsung T7 Shield 1TB is for people who carry data to places where a plain portable drive might get dropped, rained on or covered in dust. It suits anyone who wants hardware encryption and a 3-year warranty alongside a rugged casing. It is less suited to buyers chasing the highest transfer speeds, as it runs on USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Typically about £215.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCrucial X10 Portable SSDSamsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB
Speed30%8/106/10
Build and ruggedness20%6/109/10
Compatibility20%5/107/10
Security15%3/107/10
Warranty15%6/106/10
Overall5.9/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecCrucial X10 Portable SSDSamsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB
Capacity2TB1TB (1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes)
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gb/s), USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
Sequential readUp to 2,100MB/sUp to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential writenot listedUp to 1,000 MB/s
Drop and water ratingIP65 dust and water resistance; drop resistance to 3 mIP65 dust and water resistance; drop up to 3 m
Encryptionnot listedAES 256-bit hardware encryption
Warranty3 years3 years limited

Strengths and weaknesses

Crucial X10 Portable SSD

  • + Reads up to 2,100MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • + Crucial lists IP65 and 3m drop resistance
  • + Reviewers praise value and compact, rugged build

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed password-protected hardware encryption on the drive
  • Mac, PS5 or Xbox users who want full Gen 2x2 speeds
  • Anyone who needs a confirmed IP rating, as one reviewer disputes it
Read the full Crucial X10 Portable SSD review ›

Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB

  • + IP65 dust and water resistance with a 3 m drop rating
  • + Owners report around 900 MB/s sustained writes
  • + AES 256-bit hardware encryption is listed
  • − Samsung's 1,050 MB/s read is an up-to figure
  • − Full speed needs a Gen 2 host, compatible cable and UASP
  • − Warranty is 3 years, not longer

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want interface speeds above USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • People who only use a drive at a desk and don't need rugged protection
  • Anyone who needs confirmed Linux support before buying
Read the full Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB review ›

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